human rights abuses

The MDC-Alliance Demands an independent inquiry to investigate human rights abuses, torture and inhuman degrading treatment of female youth leaders

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The MDC Alliance takes note with concern the reluctance, incapacity, and unwillingness of the Mnangagwa regime to open a full and transparent investigation into the circumstances leading to the arbitrary arrest, criminal detention, torture and sexual assault of Joanna Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova. Given the human rights abuse track record of the Mnangagwa … Read more

MDC UK & Ireland Province – Press Statement : Continued persecution of MDC members and leaders

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The MDC UK & Ireland Province is deeply concerned with the continued persecution of our MDC members and leaders. This escalated campaign of harassment, intimidation and political bullying tactics is not helpful for a country so economically on its knees and trying to engage the international community. The Mnangagwa government’s strategy is intent on frustrating … Read more

MDC UK and Ireland Province Statement in response to the brutal actions by the Police at MRT House today: Hope of the Nation Address (HONA) 20 November 2019

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The MDC UK & Ireland Province stands in solidarity with the MDC National Press statement issued in response to the events that took place today. The MDC UK & Ireland Province strongly condemns the Police brutality at MRT House where supporters of the MDC had gathered to hear President Chamisa deliver the Hope of the … Read more

UN vindicates MDC position on human rights abuses in Zimbabwe

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The MDC commends the United Nations Special Rapporteur Mr. Clement Nyaletsossi Voule for a candid assessment on the palpable lack of enjoyment of the rights of peaceful assembly and association following his official 10-day visit to Zimbabwe between 17 and 27 September 2019. Mr. Clement Nyaletsossi Voule joins the long list of international stakeholders who … Read more

MDC Manchester Branch leads demonstration outside Zimbabwe Embassy, Saturday 21st September 2019

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The Manchester branch, led by North District Chair Thokozani Maya travelled down to London standing in solidarity with other party members and supporters demonstrating against the continued human rights violations, continued arrests and detention of MDC leaders, members, human rights activities and civic society. In the last month, the regime’s secret militia have abducted and … Read more

MDC demands immediate release of Dr Peter Magombeyi

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The MDC is extremely shocked by the forced disappearance of the Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors’ Association (ZHDA) Acting President, Dr Peter Magombeyi; who was allegedly abducted by three men late on Saturday night. The MDC condemns in the strongest terms the use of such barbaric methods in settling disputes by the regime; whose job it is … Read more